Spelling
I_mu_e
Immune
What is the main topic of the story?
Unusual friendships or partnerships between animals
What two kinds of living things are featured in the story?
Different animal species
What does the word "weird" mean?
Strange or unusual
S_e_i_s
Species
What does the word "unlikely" mean in the title?
Not expected or not likely to happen
Why might animals of different species help eachother?
to find food, stay safe, or meet other needs
What does "allies" mean?
helpers, partners, or friends
Em_r_e_
Emerges
What makes the animal friendships unusual?
They involve different species that normally might not be expected to work together.
It may receive protection, food, or another benefit
What does "kingdom" mean in the context of the animal kingdom?
All the animals in the world
P_e_at_rs
Predators
How are the animals in the story different from one another?
Answers will vary
accept a specific example from the text
What does the word "unlikely" mean?
Unexpected or improbable
Pr_te_t_o_
Protection
What is the central message the authors want the readers to understand?
Animals can help and depend on one another despite their differences
Explain how an unusual animal partnership can help both animals survive
Both animals can receive benefits that help them survive
What does the title suggest about the relationships between the animals?
Animals that seem like an unusual match can become partners